Match Your Clients’ Needs To The Right Massage Products

Massage should be a complete sensory experience—from the soft lighting and music to a soothing scent and touch. As therapists, we strive to relax and renew massage clients during their time at our tables. Shouldn’t that idea apply inside and outside of the treatment room?

The answer is a resounding yes. Whether your clients seek relief from arthritis, pregnancy pains, or tense, tired muscles, they all need to be paired with the right products for their specific needs.

Consultation

The consultation is your first chance to create customized solutions for your clients. During this time, it’s crucial to ask why they’re seeking treatment. Is it for pain relief or relaxation? Deep work or a gentle touch? Not only will this allow you to personalize their massage, but it will also ensure that the products being used have no contraindications for clients.

Here are some key areas to address during the consultation:

  • Define and romance the service. This is the key to client comfort. During this time, explain the draping, how to undress to their level of comfort, how to lie on the table, and the areas you plan on working. Additionally, this is a prime opportunity to discover your client’s pressure preferences and goals for the massage.
  • Offer product options. Set yourself apart by offering either lotion or oil for the service. Having a variety of aromatherapy blends for specific purposes, like immune boost, relaxation, muscle tension, or headache relief further empowers your client to customize their massage.
  • Suggest add-ons. When discussing specific problem areas, suggest muscle relief products, heated wraps, or hot towels with essential oil blends.

Aftercare Recommendations

Recommending at-home massage products is another way to engage your clients. Products used during the massage should link to take-home, retail-friendly options:

Keeping these ideas in mind and identifying clients’ needs before, during, and after the service will show your commitment to their wellness and make you stand out as a massage therapist.

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